SUNBURN Reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling of the skin caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. CAUSES You already know the simple explanation behind sunburn. When your skin is exposed to the sun for a period of time, eventually it burns, turning red and irritated. Under the skin, …
OTOSCLEROSIS Otosclerosis is characterized by an abnormal growth of bone near the middle ear. Otosclerosis is the most common cause of hearing loss in young adults. If left untreated, hearing loss will worsen progressively until it results in complete deafness. The two ears may be affected but it is very common for one ear to …
MEASLES Measles is a highly infectious viral disease of the respiratory system. Also referred to as rubeola, measles is an airborne that spreads easily through the coughs, sneeze of infected people. Measles can be serious and fatal for young children as it can lead to pneumonia, blindness, diarrhea, swelling of the brain and even death. …
JET LAG Jet lag is a physiological condition that results from a disruption in the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythms) caused by rapid long-distance travels across multiple zones. Technically, jet lag is a temporarily sleep problem but it can affect comfort The condition may persist for several days before the traveler is fully adjusted to …
Haemolytic Anaemia Overview Haemolytic anaemia is a condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is up. A number of diseases, conditions and factors can cause the body to destroy its red blood cells. Haemolytic anaemia can lead to various health problems such as fatigue, pain, …
FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EAR A foreign body in the ear is any unwanted, intruding object that is placed in the ear and that can cause harm without immediate medical attention. A large proportion of foreign bodies in the ear are seen in children because they have a high tendency to put objects in unusual …
CONCUSSION A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Concussion results in the sudden onset of neurological symptoms that resolves spontaneously over a varying period of time. It is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, and it commonly affects males and young adults. Concussions are usually …
BILE DUCT CANCER (CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA) Bile duct cancer is a type of cancer arising from the bile ducts. The bile ducts are a series of slender ducts that carry digestive juices called bile from the liver to the gallbladder. The bile ducts collect the bile from the liver (where it is made), drains it into the …
ANDROPAUSE Andropause is a male related menopause that is marked by age-related changes in the male hormone levels. For a woman, menopause may mark the time when menstruation ends and she is unable to become pregnant. Her levels of female hormones, estrogen, and progesterone reduce in a relatively short period of time. In men, production …
VOCAL CORD CYST Vocal cord cyst is enclosed, painless, sac-like fluid collection that develops on the vocal cord. They are benign masses typically of a white or yellow color. The cyst may be located close to the ligament of the vocal cord, or near the surface of the vocal cord. The degree to which the …
